Build the future of healthcare—one repair, one team, one precinct at a time.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ621398
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th December
Join the largest employer in the region and contribute to the safe, efficient operation of one of Australia's leading health facilities. John Hunter Hospital is a Level 6 tertiary referral, major trauma, and teaching hospital servicing a population of more than 900,000 across the Hunter, New England, and Lower Mid North Coast regions.
As part of the Engineering Services team, you will join a dedicated group of 51 staff supporting the John Hunter Hospital campus and its ancillary buildings. This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role during an exciting period of growth, with the NSW Government committing $835 million to the redevelopment of the John Hunter and John Hunter Children's Hospitals as part of the John Hunter Health and Innovation Precinct.
The Building Maintenance Co-ordinator is a central member of a collaborative five-person team reporting to the Manager of Engineering Services. In this role, you will supervise a team of nine direct reports.
You will also oversee a range of external contractors who deliver key services, such as vinyl repairs, painting, signage, small building works, locksmithing, weighing services, pest control, and support for office fitouts.
* Your responsibilities include:
* Coordinating and supervising multidisciplinary trade staff
* Managing the performance and safety of contract trade services
* Monitoring and maintaining public circulation areas
* Organising and approving repairs as required
* Administering Engineering fleet vehicle running sheets
* Supporting maintenance activities across the wider hospital precinct
Performing additional duties as directed by the Manager of Engineering Services
About You
* You will be an experienced and proactive maintenance professional with:
* Extensive experience in health facilities maintenance
* A completed trade qualification in a building discipline
* Certificate IV in Frontline Management (or equivalent)
* Demonstrated experience supervising both internal trade teams and contract trade staff
* Strong organisational and communication skills
Additional qualifications or post-trade training (highly desirable)
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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Apply now and become an integral part of keeping our hospitals running smoothly and safely every day.
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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